Props for 5 months of play. Solid 3.5 level. 4.0 is out of range for now but kudos for getting in if no spots left at lower level. As long as your willing to take your licks will only make you get better faster!
The young man wearing all black is unbelievable. I have a medical background. I think that he has almost certainly had a right-sided Girdlestone surgery, based on his gait and the fact that his right lower extremity is shorter than his left. Patients are often very debilitated after this surgery, and often report worse quality of life when compared to people who have had a lower limb amputation! The fact that he can play at a 3.5 level or higher is amazing. I suspect that he is a very determined, positive person. I think that all of the other players are also 3.5 or higher. The guy in the white shirt and red shorts often backs off the kitchen line, when he really does not need to. He'll need to work on that to get to 4.0, but I suspect that he will get there. Thanks a lot, guys, for sharing the video of your play. I think that all of you are going to be great pickleball players!
Well, I'll give them enough credit that they'll be able to play at the 3.5 level. However, I do not see any players yet ready for the 4.0 level, especially in a tournament but since they had to play at that level I'll wish them luck. Good play for just a few months of play. I would suggest more dinking practice as even at 3.5, many of the dinks are very attackable. Really good in general on deep serves, 3.5 level drops, many nice drives and good use of spin/top spin. All seem to have a lot of upside as they continue to play. Getting out against other players will help them learn where they are and what needs worked on. Localized level variations may allow them to play at a 4.0 if they are playing in the same general area.
IMO, these players are already at the 4.0 level, especially given how much power and spin they are producing. Lots of aggressive play. They all have great hands and quick reflexes. Plus, they have an assortment of softer shots. For 5 months, these guys are amazing players. The player with one hip has very good court awareness. And in spite of his limited mobility, his movement is very, very efficient. And he hits with a lot of power and spin. If these players play in a 3.5 tournament, they would likely medal pretty easily, IMO. And I think they would likely be very competitive at 4.0 level.
Wow! IMPRESSIVE. I have both my hips, but i've had 5 knee surgeries (2 total replacements) and have had my knee cap removed so I have some stability/movement issues as well so I'm always inspired when I see athletes working with what they have. These guys are amazing for the amount of time they've been playing. I think they will do very well in the tournament!
I find that tennis players adapt very quickly to PB when they promptly embrace the soft game over the banger game. Very commendable level of play. Very close to 3.5 level.✅
These guys are quite good players! IMHO, they are on their way to 4.0 status and should have no problems competing at the 3.5 level at their upcoming tournament. Special shout-out to the player in solid black, he might be the hippest player with a 2-handed backhand!
It's not how long you have been playing that counts....it's how much you understand about Pickle-Ball strategy before you even started playing that really matters .
Might already be 4.0. Nice playing. Thanks for sharing Rory. I think this just proves that the rate of speed at which people pick up the game really depends on their previous racquet sport experience. Many of the skills are transferrable. Its pretty incredible that the guy with no hip plays so well. I have a friend who I play with regularly who is currently 4.7 and working on his 5.0 and he has a carbon fiber leg. He is an incredible player.
They should play 4.0. A few things they’re doing right: 1. Deep serves 2. Deep strong returns 3. Great 2 hands backhand drives 4. Able to dink consistently 5. Understand 3rd shot drop but not 4.0 consistent. 6. Good job putting away high balls 7. Good job on 4th shot attacks
@@pickleballpick-apart9787 Ha, depends where you go I guess. I played a 25-30 player singles (3.5-4.0) tourney recently. My DUPR was in the top end of that range though I was kind of underrated as I had practised a lot since my previous tournaments and knew I had definitely improved significantly. I ended up just scraping the bronze despite subsequently rising to 4.4 rating. The guys in the Gold and Silver were I think unrated and 3.6 respectively at the start of the tourney, I guess in reality they were both likely 4.5 or so as well.
At 3.5 they will have fun in a tournament. At 4.0 their unforced errors are going to burn them and they will get frustrated. Also they need to work on their communication between each other, both teams...(at least what I can tell from the videos)
They don't seem that good for having played 5 months, quite a lot of loose shots and errors. Depends what background they have come from, if they haven't played other racket sports then probably harder to get up to a higher level quickly. If you came in having played a lot of tennis/badminton etc then you can easily get up to 4.0+ in under 5 months for sure. They should definitely try in a 3.5-4.0 event. I do find that any 3.0 or 3.5 event now tends to have the medals dominated by players with questionable or no rating, there are just too many players who should be playing higher level getting into these events for players who are truly that level to actually stand a chance. Not sure what you can do about that unless you require a well established DUPR rating to enter, and never seen anywhere do that.
Props for 5 months of play. Solid 3.5 level. 4.0 is out of range for now but kudos for getting in if no spots left at lower level. As long as your willing to take your licks will only make you get better faster!
True! Thanks for watching.
Guy with one hip incredible play with limited mobility. He is forced to go for winners and his two hand backhand really strong!
He sure does have an excellent two-handed backhand and is a good all-around player. Thanks for watching.
He’s aight I guess
The young man wearing all black is unbelievable. I have a medical background. I think that he has almost certainly had a right-sided Girdlestone surgery, based on his gait and the fact that his right lower extremity is shorter than his left. Patients are often very debilitated after this surgery, and often report worse quality of life when compared to people who have had a lower limb amputation! The fact that he can play at a 3.5 level or higher is amazing. I suspect that he is a very determined, positive person.
I think that all of the other players are also 3.5 or higher. The guy in the white shirt and red shorts often backs off the kitchen line, when he really does not need to. He'll need to work on that to get to 4.0, but I suspect that he will get there.
Thanks a lot, guys, for sharing the video of your play. I think that all of you are going to be great pickleball players!
Those are some very nice words. Thanks for watching and thanks so much for commenting.
Well, I'll give them enough credit that they'll be able to play at the 3.5 level. However, I do not see any players yet ready for the 4.0 level, especially in a tournament but since they had to play at that level I'll wish them luck. Good play for just a few months of play. I would suggest more dinking practice as even at 3.5, many of the dinks are very attackable. Really good in general on deep serves, 3.5 level drops, many nice drives and good use of spin/top spin. All seem to have a lot of upside as they continue to play. Getting out against other players will help them learn where they are and what needs worked on. Localized level variations may allow them to play at a 4.0 if they are playing in the same general area.
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Solid 3.5. If they keep up this pace of progress, 4.0 is on the horizon !! Well done by everyone
I think so as well. Thanks for watching.
IMO, these players are already at the 4.0 level, especially given how much power and spin they are producing. Lots of aggressive play. They all have great hands and quick reflexes. Plus, they have an assortment of softer shots. For 5 months, these guys are amazing players.
The player with one hip has very good court awareness. And in spite of his limited mobility, his movement is very, very efficient. And he hits with a lot of power and spin.
If these players play in a 3.5 tournament, they would likely medal pretty easily, IMO. And I think they would likely be very competitive at 4.0 level.
I think they could win a 3.5 tournament and possibly medal in a 4.0. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
Wow! IMPRESSIVE. I have both my hips, but i've had 5 knee surgeries (2 total replacements) and have had my knee cap removed so I have some stability/movement issues as well so I'm always inspired when I see athletes working with what they have. These guys are amazing for the amount of time they've been playing. I think they will do very well in the tournament!
I think so as well. Thanks for watching.
I find that tennis players adapt very quickly to PB when they promptly embrace the soft game over the banger game.
Very commendable level of play. Very close to 3.5 level.✅
Sometimes it does take them a while to it. Thanks for watching.
The red shorts guy seemed to not want to advance to the nvz. Many opportunities with some great drops etc, just slow to move up with opportunities
When a perfect third shot drop is it you've got to move forward. Thanks for watching.
These guys are quite good players! IMHO, they are on their way to 4.0 status and should have no problems competing at the 3.5 level at their upcoming tournament. Special shout-out to the player in solid black, he might be the hippest player with a 2-handed backhand!
That's pretty good! Thanks for watching.
It's not how long you have been playing that counts....it's how much you understand about Pickle-Ball strategy before you even started playing that really matters .
That's an excellent point. I see so many players who have been playing for many months and still have no clue. Thanks for watching.
Might already be 4.0. Nice playing. Thanks for sharing Rory. I think this just proves that the rate of speed at which people pick up the game really depends on their previous racquet sport experience. Many of the skills are transferrable. Its pretty incredible that the guy with no hip plays so well. I have a friend who I play with regularly who is currently 4.7 and working on his 5.0 and he has a carbon fiber leg. He is an incredible player.
Good for him. Just goes to show, you can beat a handicap. Thanks for watching.
The player in green shorts did very well for a 3.5 level. I believe he can go to a 4.0 level soon!
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Wow after 5 months they were great. Should do good at 3.5 but a bit longer for 4.0
While I do agree, I think that players age, background and general athleticism makes a big difference when judging time vs play.
Good point. Thanks for watching.
These guys are legit better than the "4.0s" in the last video. These guys are dropping, resets, blocking, and top spin.
I agree. Thanks for watching.
They should play 4.0. A few things they’re doing right:
1. Deep serves
2. Deep strong returns
3. Great 2 hands backhand drives
4. Able to dink consistently
5. Understand 3rd shot drop but not 4.0 consistent.
6. Good job putting away high balls
7. Good job on 4th shot attacks
Thanks for watching a nice observation.
I don't think they're ready for 4.0. They may medal in 3.5 but it really depends on how many teams are sandbagging.
I got to be honest. All the tournaments I have played in, I have not seen a lot of sandbagging. Thanks for watching.
@@pickleballpick-apart9787 Ha, depends where you go I guess. I played a 25-30 player singles (3.5-4.0) tourney recently. My DUPR was in the top end of that range though I was kind of underrated as I had practised a lot since my previous tournaments and knew I had definitely improved significantly. I ended up just scraping the bronze despite subsequently rising to 4.4 rating. The guys in the Gold and Silver were I think unrated and 3.6 respectively at the start of the tourney, I guess in reality they were both likely 4.5 or so as well.
At 3.5 they will have fun in a tournament. At 4.0 their unforced errors are going to burn them and they will get frustrated. Also they need to work on their communication between each other, both teams...(at least what I can tell from the videos)
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They are definitely 3.5, they have all the shots. They just need to understand movement in between shots to get to that 4.0 level.
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They need to stay at 3.0
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I’m lobbing 1 hippy every point
Ok!
I know that boy personally, he got a 40 inch vert
They don't seem that good for having played 5 months, quite a lot of loose shots and errors. Depends what background they have come from, if they haven't played other racket sports then probably harder to get up to a higher level quickly. If you came in having played a lot of tennis/badminton etc then you can easily get up to 4.0+ in under 5 months for sure.
They should definitely try in a 3.5-4.0 event. I do find that any 3.0 or 3.5 event now tends to have the medals dominated by players with questionable or no rating, there are just too many players who should be playing higher level getting into these events for players who are truly that level to actually stand a chance. Not sure what you can do about that unless you require a well established DUPR rating to enter, and never seen anywhere do that.
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